Fitness Myths Debunked with Dr Chris McLellan




Body Science Podcast Series show

Summary: When it comes to training and nutrition “facts”, you’ve heard them all, but which ones should you believe? Women shouldn’t train like men. You’re not activating your glutes. Heavy weights are for bulking and light weights are for toning. You can spot reduce fat. Adrenal fatigue doesn’t exist. The more you sweat, the more fat you burn. You need to get DOMS to get results. Do fasted cardio to burn fat… Body Science’s Greg Young gets the cold, hard, science-backed truth from Professor Chris McLellan, one of the leaders in sports science and strength and conditioning around the world. Dr Mac is a Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Southern Queensland, has a Phd in Exercise and Sports Science, a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy and has over 25 years experience working in the NRL, AFL and professional Rugby Union around the world. PLUS his research has resulted in over 90 published works in peer reviewed journals, published abstracts and presentations at national and international conferences…In short, he knows what he’s talking about. You can’t argue with hard science.